The 2026 NFL Draft may have only one first-round quarterback in Indiana’s Fernando Mendoza. Other quarterbacks, such as Alabama’s Ty Simpson, could sneak into the back half of the first round. Simpson’s been a popular name in mock drafts for the Steelers. However, the lack of high-end quarterback talent in the draft means more eyes will be on the free agent and trade market.
Green Bay Packers QB Malik Willis is the cream of a mostly lackluster crop. That could lead to a bidding war for the pending free agent’s services. Insider Ian Rapoport offered his latest guess for Willis’ next contract, and he used a benchmark set by a former Steelers quarterback to help get him there.